Bible Study

A guide to understanding, teaching, and preaching the Word of God.Includes reproducible exegesis work sheets for contextual, cultural, structural, verbal, theological, and homiletical analyses.

Demonstrates twelve different methods for reading the Bible that will not only help you understand its words more fully but will also nudge you toward applying those words to your life more faithfully. "The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God." —Rick Warren. You were created to become like Christ. This is one of the five God-ordained purposes for your life that Warren describes in his bestselling book The Purpose Driven Life. And this is why studying the Bible is so important. The Bible's truths have the power to shape you, transform you, align you with the character and ways of Jesus Christ as you encounter him in the gospels and throughout all of Scripture. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods is an easy-to-understand guide through twelve effective reading methods that allow Scripture to do just that. Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through the how-tos of the following methods: Devotional Chapter Summary Character Quality Thematic Biographical Topical Word Study Book Background Book Survey Chapter Analysis Book Synthesis Verse Analysis The organization of this book allows you to explore each method or jump around to find the ones best suited to your reading and learning style as well as your spiritual growth. Thousands of individuals, small groups, churches, and seminary classes have used this practical manual to unlock the wonderful truths of Scripture. You can too. Written by America's pastor, Rick Warren, Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods will help you develop a customized approach to studying, understanding, and applying the Bible.

Journey with Ruth and Naomi as they navigate the twists and turns of life in ancient Bethlehem. With the loss of their husbands and the uncertainty of their future, these two women must rely on each other and their unwavering faith to overcome adversity. But when Ruth meets Boaz, a wealthy landowner, their lives are forever changed as they embark on a journey of love, redemption, and the fulfillment of God's plan. Don't miss this heartwarming tale of perseverance, hope, and the power of love in the Book of Ruth.

We have all struggled to make time for daily Bible study or to rekindle the joy in God’s Word we experienced shortly after coming to know Christ. Study the Word: 12 Christian Leaders on Bible Study offers testimonies and encouragement from a dozen influential pastors and Christian leaders—including Kay Arthur, Max Lucado, and Philip Yancey—who speak directly to the truth and transformational power of Scripture for our lives. We hope this hand-curated collection of stories, published by Bible Study Magazine between 2008 and 2014, inspires in you a newfound passion to seek God through his Word.

In the Secrets of the Vine Bible Study, Bruce Wilkinson shows groups or individual readers how the three Secrets of the Vine introduced in the bestselling book are supported throughout Scripture, applying sound biblical insight to help them move toward making maximum impact for God. This Bible study provides a personal encounter with the life-changing teaching of Jesus in John 15, an inspiring look at God's intervention in His children's lives from Bible times to the present, a practical approach to a meaningful relationship with Him, and a visual and interactive learning tool for individual or group use.

A companion study to Tim Tebow’s Mission Possible that offers a clear biblical plan for discovering your life’s mission—in six sessions designed for both individuals and groups We want to do more than just exist. We want our lives to count. We want to believe that there’s more to our time on earth than just feeling pleasure, pursuing goals, and gaining social status. Deep inside, we know the truth: our life’s mission is to live with purpose. For followers of Christ, living out that mission is possible because of what God has done for us through Jesus. We just need to know the steps to make it happen. In his book Mission Possible, Tim Tebow introduces the tools you need to set your priorities and align your choices with God’s call on your life. Now, in the insightful and practical Mission Possible Bible Study, he provides a clear plan for applying those principles and lessons—whether you’re just getting started or want to take your mission to the next level. • Learn how to fix your focus with an eternal perspective. • Be newly motivated by some of the Bible’s most inspiring passages. • Engage in personal reflection. • Complete practical mission exercises. • Pray heartfelt prayers. The Bible is your mission playbook. And bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and professional athlete Tim Tebow will show you how it can help you find your unique, God-given sense of mission so that you can live out the life of purpose you desire. Note: Mission Possible Bible Study is designed to be used on its own, with or without purchasing the separately available video content.

Is there a reason why you exist? In this lesson, you will find answers to why you were born and what your future will be. Inside this Bible study lesson: -- Introduction -- Something More to Man? -- The Limitations of Science -- Man in the Image of God -- What is Man? -- Was Jesus Christ Truly a Man? -- Why the Son of Man? -- Jesus Christ: Man and the Image of God -- Reward and Punishment -- Is Heaven the Reward of the Saved? -- God the Father -- God's Great Purpose for Man -- How to Learn More from this Bible Study Course Lesson -- David: A Shepherd Learns from the Creation -- Glossary -- Points to Ponder -- http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-course/

The Depending on Jesus Bible Study Guide will help adults dig into the Bible’s promises Jesus provides what we truly need for every challenge in life. Based on Philippians 4:19, “my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” this study guide is not just about biblical facts and figures: it is about knowing, loving, and serving a great God. It is about God’s plan to bring people out of darkness and sin back into a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. With this twelve week study, readers will learn to find true riches, true power, true love, true hope, and true peace in Jesus. 12-week Bible Study for Groups and Individuals